Malinda E. Stephens, 83, Mooresville, passed away at her home April 12, 2021. Mrs. Stephens was born October 19, 1937, in Danville, Kentucky, to the late Martin L. and Birdie (Watts) Russell. Malinda graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School and worked various jobs while her children were young. Her most recent job was working as a secretary at Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary. She was a longtime member of Stop 11 Road Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting and was an excellent baker - no one ever wanted to miss Malinda's orange juice cake. She was also very involved in scouting through the years in Brooklyn. All three of her sons went on to become Eagle Scouts. Malinda will be...

Carolyn Sue Willis 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday April 11, 2021 at St Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Carolyn was born on September 15, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Margaret (O'Day) and Virgil Norris. Carolyn married Douglas Ray Willis on December 31, 1954. They were married for 42 years, before Doug's passing on June 18, 1995. She was a caring, selfless, loving lady who would do anything for others in need. A love for children and helping others, went hand in hand in her work as a day care provider for the Rivera Day Care in Greenwood for over 15 years. She often gave to help local food pantries as well as St Jude Children's Hospital. Christmas was Carolyn's...

Ronald E. Kingsbury, 79, of Bargersville, passed away April 8, 2021 peacefully at home. Ronald was born March 6, 1942 in Boonville, Indiana to Everett and Sarah (Underhill) Hendren. He was united to the love of his life, Cathy Atwell, on March 20, 2001. Ron was a strong Christian and a member at Gasburg Baptist Church. He was also member of the Electrical Union 481, Martinsville Lodge #74 F. & A.M., Scottish Rite, Martinsville Bass Club, Fishers of Men, and Central Indiana Bass Association. Ron enjoyed being in the outdoors. In his early years he raced dirt cars, was an avid hunter and fisherman, playing guitar and riding his Dixie Chopper. Ron was a kind, social man who could never...

Visitation Monday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The memorial service 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

Peggy L. (Close) Abbott, 87, of Mooresville, passed away April 5, 2021. Peggy was born December 6, 1933 in Spencer, Indiana, to the late Neal and Laura (Christy) Close. Peggy participated in many things over the years. She was the Democratic Party Precinct Committeeman, Park Board for Pioneer Park, big advocate for WFYI to be brought into this area, and library supporter. She worked at Neil A. Armstrong as a teacher's aide for a few years during the late 70's and early 80's. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Peggy enjoyed reading, word puzzles, genealogy, crocheting, and traveling. She loved watching the birds and squirrels. She was always excited to hear about...

79, of Mooresville, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Sue was born on June 13, 1941 in Monrovia IN to the late Susan A. (Tandy) and Alonzo Jaggers, Sr. A lifelong resident of Morgan County, Sue graduated from Monrovia High School in 1960. Strong in her faith, she come to know the Lord and was saved at age 17 in the Harmony Baptist Church. She attended Gasburg Baptist and most recently Mooresville First Baptist Church. She was a hardworking, on the go, mother who raised four children on her own, often working two and three jobs to make ends meet. Sue worked in the deli for IGA, Kroger's and most recently was a cake decorator at Marsh Supermarkets...

Dorothy M. Grubb, 91, Mooresville, passed away March 27, 2021. Mrs. Grubb was born July 22, 1930, in Indianapolis, to the late Claude and Sarah Kathryn (Baker) King. She married the late Byron E. Grubb on February 14, 1960, and he preceded her in death in 2005. Dorothy graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and worked as a secretary for 13 years at Eli Lilly & Company. She was a longtime and devoted member of the Mooresville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Dorothy was strongly devoted to her children and grandchildren. She also immensely enjoyed traveling. She will be fondly remembered by her loving family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was...

Marcia F. Loop, 71, of Martinsville, passed away March 26, 2021 at home. Marcia was born May 2, 1949 in Mattoon, Illinois, to the late James and Louine (Sweeney) Farrell. Marcia is preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Hal K. Loop. They were married September 28, 1974. Marica proudly served in the United States Airforce from 1973-1975, and from 1979-1984. She retired to the Air Force reserves as Major in 1984. During her career she was stationed in South Korea, the Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio, and the Grissom ARB in Indiana. Marcia worked for the U.S. Department of the Treasury as an I.R.S. tax auditor until her retirement. The hobbies she enjoyed most were knitting,...

Dennis "Denny" Dodson, 75, of Martinsville, passed away March 21, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. Denny was born August 7, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Lemuel and Anna (Hartlof) Dodson. Denny was a member of Community of Christ, Centerton. Denny married the love of his life, Martha "Marty" Wert on October 11, 1968. He was well known for tuning his radio into 104.5 FM for his favorite radio station and turning it up as loud as he could. Denny enjoyed hours rocking away in his rocking chair while enjoying the beauty of nature around him. He also enjoyed reading up on Hollywood gossip in People magazine. Denny loved watching a good horror movie on the sci-fi channel. He...

David L. Bowling, 55, of Martinsville, passed away March 20, 2021 at home. David was born May 25, 1965, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to Garrett and Jessie (Bullington) Bowling. David was a member of the N.R.A. He loved being in the outdoors such as deer and bear hunting and fishing. David also enjoy building guns and collecting knives. He had a joy for music. David could just about pick up any instrument and play such as the banjo, guitar, and mandolin. His favorite genre of music was bluegrass, Christian, and bagpipes. His pride and joy was his family. He adored his children and grandchildren. David was known as a selfless man and will be greatly missed by his loving family and...

Richard F. VanDeVanter 84, of Camby, passed away on March 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born on September 25, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Helen (Landrigan) and Wilbur VanDeVanter. Richard retired as a supervisor for Faris Mailing Company. A devoted family man and patriarch, Richard loved spending time with his family whether it was going dancing with his wife Carolyn, going fishing, going to the beach or at family get togethers throughout the year and during the holidays. Richard loved spending his winter months in Florida at the Red Coconut with Carolyn, where they met and had wonderful times and great...

James Robert Cox, 85, of Mooresville, died March 14, 2021. Jim was born on May 19, 1935, in Marshall, Illinois. He was the son of the late Robert Wayne Cox and LaFern L. (Stewart) Cox. He was a graduate of the Mooresville High School class of 1953. After high school, Jim served eight years in the U.S. Naval Reserves. In May 1998, he retired from Peerless Pump of Indianapolis where he worked for 40 years and was the Eastern Regional Building Trade Sales Manager, receiving many Salesman of the Year awards. Also in 1998, he received the award for the International Who's Who of Professional Management. In 2004, Jim received an award from the Community Foundation of Morgan County. He was a...

Don "Donnie" Covalt, 80, of Mooresville, passed away March 13, 2021 at home. Don was born April 5, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Ned and Josephine (Schaffer) Covalt. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Jackye Cornelius on April 1, 1990. Don worked 65 years as a floor specialist. He was in the Carpenters Union for many years. Jackye and Don were members of Mt Gilead Church since 2005. He was a Mason for many years at the West Newton Lodge. Don volunteered at Decatur Township as a firefighter. He enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, boating, and yardwork. Don is well known as a hard worker and could run circles around the younger generation installing floors. ...